Human Resource Law, M.S.

Saint Louis University School of Law’s master’s program in human resources law, offered
through our William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law, allows you to pursue studies
and research on the legal framework of human resources without the time and resource
commitment of a three-year J.D. degree.

About the Program

SLU LAW’s master’s program in human resources law explores the rights and responsibilities
of employers and employees. You’ll also gain specialized expertise in legal topics
of most interest to human resources professionals, including the prohibition of discrimination;
collective bargaining relationships; regulation of employee benefits, workplace health
and safety; and arbitration and mediation of labor and employment disputes.

About the William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law

Founded in 1987, the William C. Wefel Center for Employment Law offers an extensive
curriculum that provides students with the necessary foundation for successful practice
in the evolving area of employment law. One of the first and few programs to specialize
in this area, the center sponsors opportunities for student interaction with employment
law practitioners and specialists throughout the year.

About SLU LAW

Saint Louis University School of Law was founded in 1843 and is the oldest law school
west of the Mississippi River. The strength of the faculty, breadth of course offerings
and extensive clinical and professional skills experiences provide students with a
well-rounded legal education. The School of Law's rich history consists of strong
connections to the community and a long tradition of public service. The law school’s
location in the heart of the city of St. Louis offers you unparalleled access to leading
law firms, corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations, and a unique
opportunity to see the law in action.

SLU LAW’s human resources law master’s program is a 30-credit program for non-J.D.
students looking to gain expertise in the law relating to human resources. The program
is designed as either a one-year full-time course of study, or a multi-year part-time
program.

Because credits earned through the program cannot be transferred for credit toward
a J.D. program, the master’s in human resource law is designed for human resources
professionals who want to study and understand the law but are not interested in becoming
practicing attorneys.

Most graduate students are eligible for federal work study and federal student loans.
To begin the application for government student aid, please complete the FAFSA. Be
sure to include SLU’s school code of 002506 to ensure that we receive a copy of your
application. Financial aid packets are mailed beginning on March 1 of each year for
new students. To receive a financial aid packet, you must file the FAFSA. For more
information, visit law.slu.edu/finances.